Zhihong took the exam at Sun Yat-sen today,
Last night we rushed to Kaohsiung all the way.
We stayed at Xingjian's relative's place,
In a Zuoying apartment, sleeping face to face.
Next morning we went to Kaohsiung High,
Waving goodbye, hoping he'd get by.
Wishing the girls and Jiaju too,
Their names on the list, success in view.
Then with Xingjian we took a stroll,
On Shoushan trail to make us whole.
Monkeys appeared before our eyes,
In trees and pavilions, a surprise.
Climb Mount Tai and the world feels small,
Climb Shoushan and Kaohsiung's all.
Two hours down the mountain side,
A short rest, then we ride.
Past Gushan's Yuanheng Temple we went,
Shoushan Zoo we didn't frequent.
But on the heights along the way,
We saw the harbor far away.
Then we wandered where we pleased,
Scenes of memories, never ceased.
Cijin, West Bay, Sea Ice treat,
Taihua Ferry on the move, so fleet.
Once at Hanwang for wedding feast,
Nearby there's Grandma Ice, a beast.
We sat and tried the local fare,
Salted plums and mangoes rare.
Time still early, we went to shop,
New Juejiang, we gave it a stop.
Several alleys, small shopping streets,
Seemed far behind Ximending's beats.
Passing Jianguo Electronics Street,
We wandered, looked, then moved our feet.
Got a quote and left the place,
Didn't stay long, a fleeting pace.
Science and Technology Museum,
Landmark of the port, sixty thousand square.
Passed by many times before,
Now we bought tickets and went through the door.
Size a bit less than Taichung's hall,
But depth of content stands up tall.
From electric power to biology,
Metals, transport, IT ecology.
3D theater so lifelike,
Images surround, a virtual hike.
Animated clips string together,
As if we're in that scene forever.
Exited at three something past,
Drove out to see the views so vast.
Waves of water, Chengcing Lake,
Luxury mansions for heaven's sake.
Buildings around all grand and fine,
Baseball field under sky divine.
Ancient Chinese style design,
Grand Hotel commands the line.
Bidding farewell to Golden Lion Lake,
At Liuhe snake shop, snake meat we take.
Pure curiosity to try,
Taste was okay, not a lie.
Late along the road to Tainan,
Napped a bit, then woke again.
While memory is still fresh,
I write this trip in a rush.